Martin Ford 17 January 2025

Questions over grooming inquiries' legal backing

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Concern has been raised over the legal backing for local inquiries into child sexual exploitation.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced up to five victim-led investigations into ‘gang-based exploitation'.

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